Pour the oil in a big saucepan, set it over medium‐high heat,
Add the garlic and cook
Dust the seafood ingredients in the flour
Quickly add the seafood in the pan and then cook one side first for about 2 minutes, until a light crust forms.
Flip the pieces over, and sear the second side for 2 minutes or so, until lightly colour and crusted, then remove once all are cooked to a plate and keep warm.
Clean the pan quickly just a quick wipe then raise the heat
Pour in the wine, vinegar, water and tomato paste, Add the thyme and salt
Bring to a boil and reduce contents to a third or until thickened
Add the spring onion and cook 2 min
Add the seafood and simmer for another 4 to 5 minutes, until the fish is cooked through.
The island of Rarotonga in the Cook Islands provides Chef Peter Kuruvita with not only spectacular vistas but also unique opportunities to learn from friendly locals on how to hunt and gather native fare.